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Your doctor can explain which types might be safest for short-term use alongside semaglutide
Eggs, lean meats, legumes, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese are practical high-protein options that do not require large volumes of food
Common Indications Osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis Acute musculoskeletal pain Post-operative pain Dysmenorrhea Migraine (in some formulations) Top Formulations` Oral tablets (immediate & extended-release) Topical gels (great for localized pain with fewer systemic effects) Eye drops (post-cataract surgery inflammation) Injections (acute severe pain) Key Safety Considerations Cardiovascular risk: Increased risk of thrombotic events use lowest effective dose, shortest duration GI toxicity: Ulcers, bleeding consider PPIs in high-risk patients Renal impairment: Can reduce renal blood flow caution in CKD, dehydration, heart failure Hepatotoxicity: Monitor LFTs with long-term use Contraindications: Post-CABG, 3rd trimester pregnancy, aspirin-sensitive asthma Drug Interactions to Watch Anticoagulants ( bleeding risk) ACE inhibitors/ARBs & diuretics ( renal risk) Lithium & methotrexate ( toxicity) Other NSAIDs (additive toxicity) Pro Tips for Practice Topical diclofenac = excellent efficacy with minimal systemic exposure for localized conditions Always screen for CV and GI risk factors before prescribing The 200mg/day ceiling is a good rule of thumb for oral dosing Consider switching to COX-2 selective agents (like celecoxib) in high GI risk, but remember CV risk still exists What's your go-to NSAID
Semaglutide is also found in the diabetes medicine Ozempic, but, unlike Ozempic - which is intended for those with type 2 diabetes - Wegovy is recommended specifically for weight loss
